Support for Our Animals at Wohlfühlhof Zeh

The Wohlfühlhof Zeh is a sanctuary for animals where former dairy cows can live a species-appropriate, peaceful, and pain-free life. At Wohlfühlhof, located in the beautiful Allgäu region in Germany, there are currently 23 cows, 8 cats, 7 goats, 25 hens, 2 roosters, and 4 ducks, all of whom will spend the rest of their lives in our respectful and safe care. Our animals are not required to serve a purpose or achieve anything to have a right to exist in this world. They are simply allowed to be animals who enjoy their lives—just as naturally as we humans do.

Originally, this was a dairy farm that Hans-Peter took over from his father as a third-generation farmer. The so-called "livestock farming"—even the term itself—was something that troubled Hans-Peter all his life until he decided to exit the business of exploiting his animals.

“I was always aware that something was terribly wrong on a farm. But what exactly was wrong only became truly clear when I took over the farm myself and had to decide over life and death. It tore me apart, and I couldn’t continue like that.” Hans-Peter's personal journey from dairy farmer to sanctuary owner is documented here for further reading.

Pauline was the last cow Hans-Peter brought to the slaughterhouse. Her spirit now lives on at Wohlfühlhof. With the founding of the sanctuary, Hans-Peter found the courage to follow his intuition, despite many personal risks and the break with a nearly 100-year-old family tradition, to end the exploitation of his animals. He exited the dairy business and finally gave his animals the life they deserved: a life without suffering and exploitation, and instead, a life filled with love, empathy, and a future.

Animals need a lot of care, attention, and work, which is associated with high financial costs. As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations to keep the sanctuary alive and to continue our work. The donations are proven to benefit the animals 100%.

Let's show that change is possible! The animals need us!